Description
The Cisco Catalyst WS-C3850-48P-S switch is a high-capacity enterprise access switch designed for environments that require dense PoE connectivity, reliable performance, and flexible long-term scalability. It features 48 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, allowing you to connect and power IP phones, wireless access points, surveillance cameras, and other network devices directly through Ethernet cabling for a cleaner and more efficient installation. This model also includes modular uplink options for flexible backbone expansion, while Cisco StackWise-480 support allows multiple switches to operate as a unified resilient system as network demands increase.
With IP Base (S) licensing, the switch provides advanced Layer 2 switching, static and dynamic routing support, and essential enterprise security and traffic management features for controlled network growth. The WS-C3850-48P-S platform is also widely recognized as one of Cisco’s more dependable PoE-focused Catalyst deployments because of its strong 435W power budget, proven IOS-XE software stability, and reliable use in stacked enterprise access environments—making it a practical solution for organizations that need scalable power-efficient switching with solid Layer 3 functionality and operational flexibility.
